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Flu vaccine: 15 states that say no to the needle

What's the best way to protect yourself against influenza? Get vaccinated. "Vaccination is the single most effective way to protect yourself, your family and your community against influenza," said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, director of the CDC. Americans seem to be listening. An estimated 43 percent received the vaccine last season, according to new data from the agency. But some states are a lot less keen on the vaccine than others. Keep clicking to see 15 with the lowest immunization rates last season (August 2010 to May 2011)...

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15. Georgia (TIE)

Georgia kicks off the list of states that shun the shot. Only 41.9 percent of Georgia residents got a flu shot last season.

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15. Arizona (TIE)

Percentage vaccinated: 41.9

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13. Texas

Percentage vaccinated: 41.7

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12. Wyoming

Percentage vaccinated: 41.6

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11. Michigan

Percentage vaccinated: 40.8

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10. Mississippi (TIE)

Percentage vaccinated: 39.8

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10. Illinois (TIE)

Percentage vaccinated: 39.8

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8. Indiana

Percentage vaccinated: 39.3

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7. California

Percentage vaccinated: 38.9

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6. Montana

Percentage vaccinated: 37.6

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5. Oregon

Percentage vaccinated: 37.5

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4. Idaho

Percentage vaccinated: 37.2

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3. Nevada (TIE)

Percentage vaccinated: 37.0

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3. Alaska (TIE)

Percentage vaccinated: 37.0

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1. Florida

Are Floridians too confident in the state's sunny weather during flu season? Only 36.5 percent of Florida residents got a flu shot last season.